Memorial Physician Services-Beardstown clinic has opened to the public for scheduled and walk-in appointments.

MPS-Beardstown clinic, 8460 St. Lukes Drive, offers physicals, wellness visits and sick visits. The clinic had previously served exclusively as an on-site health clinic for employees of JBS USA pork processing facility and their dependents. While services to JBS employees will continue, the clinic is now expanding to provide services to Beardstown residents and the surrounding communities.

Dylan Pate, a certified physician assistant, continues as the care provider at the clinic. The clinic is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Pate graduated from Beardstown High School and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Science at Western Illinois University. He earned his Master of Science degree in physician assistant studies at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Pate lives in Beardstown.

MPS-Beardstown offers scheduled and same-day appointments. Walk-ins are also welcome. Services performed are typically covered by insurance. The phone number is 217-544-0306.

For more information, visit MemorialMD.com.